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"Sunblock Solution" is the fortieth episode of the anime series, Sonic X as well as the the second episode in the Egg Moon Saga. It first aired on 4 January 2004 and 18 December 2004 in Japan and the United States respectively.

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Plot

Sonic and co.'s New Year's celebration is interrupted by a sudden eclipse of the Sun, which is supposedly caused by a malfunctioning Egg Moon. To make up for it, Eggman lights the town with giant Mirror Towers that power his specially designed Sunshine Balls. Although Eggman is praised as a hero, Sonic is not convinced and starts toppling the Mirror Towers that Eggman uses to power the balls, much to the shock of everyone else.